Upcoming Events

How Short Sellers Find Their Ideas: Fraud Detection or Market Interpretation?

Join us for an exclusive talk with Soren Aandahl, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Blue Orca Capital, one of the world’s leading activist short-selling firms. Over the past 15 years, Soren has built a strong reputation for uncovering corporate frauds, financial misrepresentations, and structurally flawed business models across global markets. Despite the presence of regulators, auditors, and analysts, significant frauds can persist for years. In this context, short sellers play a controversial yet critical role, often acting as a last line of defense in identifying inconsistencies and exposing wrongdoing. Are short sellers essential watchdogs of financial markets, or destabilizing forces? During this session, Soren will share his perspective on: • The role of short sellers in modern markets • How to identify companies that may be “too good to be true” • His investigative approach to short investing • The challenges surrounding activist short selling Drawing on real case studies, this session will offer practical insights into one of the most debated strategies in finance. A networking cocktail will follow the Q&A session. This event will be held in English but questions in French will be more than welcome.

Rethinking Equity Investing in a Low-Alpha Environment

In today’s equity markets, generating consistent outperformance has become increasingly challenging, as greater market efficiency and the rise of passive investing compress traditional sources of alpha. In this context, CFA Society France invites you to explore equity investment strategies through an exclusive conference structured around two round tables, bringing together six experienced equity portfolio managers. The first round table will focus on active, passive and quantitative strategies and how each approach is adapting to a more competitive and constrained environment. The second round table will explore high-conviction investment themes: global gold mining, European banks and space conquest. Each speaker will share their investment case and key assumptions, offering a practical perspective on how to generate outperformance in today’s environment. The conference will be held in French and English. A networking cocktail will follow, providing an opportunity to continue the discussion with peers and speakers.

Sovereign ratings: Moody’s perspective on France

In an increasingly complex economic environment, understanding sovereign credit ratings and their implications has become essential for investors and financial professionals alike. In this context, CFA Society France invites you to an exclusive conference dedicated to  Moody’s views on France’s sovereign credit rating . During this session, Petter Bryman, Vice President & Senior Analyst in Moody’s Sovereign Risk Group, will provide valuable insights into the methodology and key drivers behind sovereign ratings, with a particular focus on France. The discussion will address the following key questions: What is the outlook for France’s rating, and how is it determined What factors does Moody’s take into account when assessing France’s sovereign creditworthiness? How does Moody’s view the current outlook for France’s rating in light of ongoing political and fiscal challenges? This conference will offer a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of rating dynamics and their impact on financial markets, while engaging with specialists on one of the most closely watched sovereign credits in Europe. We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful event. The conference will be held in French and English. A networking cocktail will follow, providing an opportunity to continue the discussion with peers and speakers.

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Sustainability Conference

Après le succès des trois précédentes éditions, CFA Society France est fière d'annoncer sa quatrième “Sustainability Conference” qui aura lieu le 4 juin 2026 de 17h à 20h30. « Le temps long au cœur du modèle économique » Dans un contexte marqué par des tensions croissantes autour de la souveraineté économique, de l’indépendance géopolitique et des équilibres systémiques, les enjeux environnementaux, sociaux et économiques se recomposent en profondeur. Il devient dès lors urgent de faire évoluer nos modèles. En tant que moteur de l’économie, le secteur financier occupe une position centrale pour orienter la transition vers un avenir plus durable. À travers des perspectives pluridisciplinaires et des discussions inspirantes, nous explorerons : - Un éclairage sur les enjeux majeurs en matière d’agriculture, d’énergie et de risques systémiques. - Les stratégies d’investissement à impact, déjà à l’œuvre, qui contribuent à façonner un modèle financier aligné avec les enjeux de durabilité. L'événement se conclura par un cocktail dinatoire pour un moment de networking convivial. Cet événement se déroulera en français.

SuperReturn International

As part of our partnership, we are pleased to offer you an exclusive discount to attend a week-long conference in Berlin, bringing together some of the most influential players in the private market industry. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique gathering: Meet more than 6,000 senior decision-makers Connect with 2,000+ leading LPs managing over $50 trillion in AUM, alongside 3,000+ GPs Hear from an exceptional line-up of 500+ industry-leading speakers Join a truly global event with participants from 80+ countries Access the attendee list and schedule valuable meetings in advance Dive into the latest trends shaping the industry, including technology and AI, geopolitics, private wealth, climate transition, private credit, secondaries, and much more. Among the LPs already confirmed to attend: AXA IM, CPPIB, Generali, GIC, La Caisse, MIT Investment Management Company. 10% discount - VIP code: FKR3646CFA